LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries Set To Make History As First Black US House Speaker | US Midterm 2026

A historic political shift is underway in Washington after Democrats won control of the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now poised to make history as the first Black Speaker of the US House. In this news conference in Washington, DC, Jeffries addresses the media following the Democratic victory, which has reshaped the balance of power in Congress and dealt a major setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. If elected when the new Congress convenes in January 2027, Jeffries will succeed Republican Mike Johnson and become the first Black lawmaker to hold the powerful position. What will his leadership mean for the Democratic agenda, Trump's final two years in office and the future of American politics? #HakeemJeffries #USMidterm2026 #USMidterms #SpeakerJeffries #Democrats #USCongress #USHouse #DonaldTrump #Trump #Republicans #AmericanPolitics #ElectionResults2026 #WashingtonDC #News18 n18oc_live CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube